Christchurch Earthquake Update: Video Footage Of The Aftermath

Just an update on the 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake that hit Christchurch, here are the statistics that I read on the latest news article of the New Zealand Herald.

The Numbers76 confirmed dead238 reported missing164 patients had been admitted as “seriously injured 80 per cent of the city without reticulated water 40 per cent of the city without power$16 billion JP Morgan damage estimate1000 number of rescuers by this weekend40 police cordons in the city1464 New Zealand Defense Force personnel directly supporting the operation431 people had gone through the Emergency Department 20 people are thought to remain in the pancaked PGC building

Here’s a video footage uploaded at Youtube by TVNewZealand showing the aftermath of the 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.

If you want to donate and help to victims of the Christchurch Earthquake , please visit the New Zealand Red Cross Website: http://www.redcross.org.nz/donate. They have launched the “New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal” to support those affected by the recent Christchurch earthquake.

All funds will be used towards the New Zealand Red Cross response to the disaster, including transport and provision of goods. As weeks go by, different needs will be identified and Red Cross, there for the long haul with your help, will be meeting them.